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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 2, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry GossageNBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry GossageNBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers react for a foul during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Thomas Bryant (vs ATL – $6,600): Needs 29.7 fantasy points. Bryant was up to 40.5 fantasy points against the Hornets on Dec. 29. When the minutes are there, the production is not a problem. But there’s always a chance that his minutes decrease if he’s not producing. He should be able to produce against the Hawks because it’s the Hawks. Diagnosis: High ceiling but be wary of his consistent ceiling. Matchup is great.

JaVale McGee (vs OKC – $5,700): Needs 25.6 fantasy points. McGee returned to the lineup on Dec. 30 against the Kings and had 31.9 fantasy points. He’s been solid all season although his salary is maybe a tad too high. Still, he’s going to get numbers. Even if it’s not quite enough for value, he’ll continue to get numbers. The matchup isn’t great. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable to produce something and his ceiling is solid.

Alex Len (at WAS – $5,200): Needs 23.4 fantasy points. Len has been strong since joining the Hawks starting lineup. He was up to 34.4 fantasy points against the Pacers on Dec. 31. He’s been getting easy buckets in the paint and he’s shown the ability to chip in with assists. More importantly, he gets the Wizards. As long as he starts, you can take him with confidence. If he doesn’t start, his minutes aren’t quite guaranteed. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling as long as he starts.